Maximize Your Valuation: Sell to Private Equity
Selling your business marks a major life event. We have sold five firms over two decades. That experience guides our view. Owners face a complex landscape when weighing a majority sale. Many companies seek clarity on how equity partners change long-term plans. We cut through the noise. This article lays out the pros and cons […]
Selling a Fencing Business in 2026: Multiples, Buyers, and the Sale Process
Selling a fencing business in 2026 clears different multiples by end-market mix. Residential-only operators typically land 2.5-4x SDE. Commercial and municipal mix pushes to 4-6x EBITDA. Security-fencing operators with DoD, energy, or data-center contracts reach 6-8x EBITDA. What buyers focus on: recurring maintenance revenue, backlog quality, bonding capacity, and workforce retention. Active PE-backed acquirers include […]
Sell a Home Inspection Business in 2026: Valuations, Buyers, and the M&A Playbook
Selling a home inspection business in 2026 clears 2-4x SDE at owner-operator scale and 4-6x EBITDA at multi-inspector franchise scale. What drives value: ASHI or InterNACHI credentialed inspector depth, ancillary service attach rate (radon, mold, pest, energy audits), technology stack integration, and referral network from real-estate agents. Named franchise-brand acquirers include Pillar To Post, HomeTeam […]
Recurring Revenue and Business Valuation in 2026: The 2-3 Turn Multiple Premium Owners Miss
Recurring revenue and business valuation in 2026 have a direct 2-3 turn multiplier connection that most owners miss until the sale process reveals it. On a $2M EBITDA business, moving from 10% recurring to 60% recurring can shift purchase price from $8-10M to $16-20M. The math by industry: HVAC service agreements lift 4x to 6-7x, […]
How to Maximize Value When Selling Your Fire Protection Firm
How to Sell Your Fire Protection Business for Maximum Value Quick answer: When you sell your fire protection business, mature firms with heavy NFPA 25 inspection recurring revenue and NICET Level III or IV technicians clear 7x to 13x trailing twelve months EBITDA in 2026, with the highest multiples reserved for sprinkler and special hazard […]